Who Would Hitler Consider Aryan? An Analysis Through Primary Sources

The term "Aryan" has been heavily politicized and often misunderstood in the context of Nazi ideology. This article aims to clarify who Hitler and the Nazi regime considered Aryan by presenting primary sources in a clear and concise manner. We believe that focusing on original and translated German texts provides the most accurate understanding of the concept.

Introduction to Aryan and Nazi Ideology

The term "Aryan" comes from the Sanskrit word "arya," meaning noble or distinguished. In the context of Nazi ideology, however, it took on a more sinister form, being used to promote a pseudoscientific racial theory. Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime considered themselves the "ARYAN master race," believing that those with Nordic characteristics were most pure and superior. Nordic admixture, particularly blue eyes and blond hair, were deemed crucial in this racial hierarchy.

Primary Sources and Excerpts

Here are some relevant excerpts from primary sources directly translated and linked for clarification:

Nazi Definition of Aryan

Primary Source (German):
Terhythmen der deutschen Rasse

Translation (English):
The Nordic admixture is the determining factor. Nordic race - Wikipedia

Hitler's Physical Description

Hitler himself did not fit into the Aryan ideal. Here is a primary source excerpt:

Primary Source (German):
Adolf Hitlers biographisches Portr?t Hitlerfacts

Translation (English):
Hitler was of medium height with brown hair and brown eyes. There was nothing Aryan about him. The Aryan ideal was actually the Nordic, characterized by blue eyes, blond hair, tall stature, and muscular build. Those resembling Vikings.

Hitler on Germans

In his writings, Hitler believed the Germans to be the "most Aryan" of all Europeans.

Primary Source (German):
Mein Kampf, p. 62 Gutenberg

Translation (English):
The Germans are the most 'Aryan' of all Europeans. This statement, however, is more about Yamnaya and Corded Ware biology and culture being the most distinctive racial feature of Europeans. The Germans had some rather exotic ideas about biology that were incorrect.

Racial Markers According to Nazis

The Nazis defined Aryan traits based on physical characteristics, including light/pale skin, blue eyes, and blond hair.

Primary Source (German):
Nationalsozialistischer Gottvertrauter Nazigeneration

Translation (English):
The Nazis viewed light or pale skin, blue eyes, and blond hair as markers of the Aryan race. However, these traits are also the result of excessive inbreeding.

Conclusion

It's important to understand that the Nazi concept of Aryan based on racial purity was pseudo-scientific and based on false beliefs. Hitler and the Nazis considered the Nordic type to be the Aryan ideal. The primary sources and translations provided here help to clarify the true nature of this ideology and why it is important to understand it in its historical context.

Why We Should Avoid Confusionist Garbage

Many eurocentrists have made intense efforts to confuse and misinterpret Nazi history. Their goal is to make Nazi history so confusing that no one can make sense of it, and no one will want to talk about it. By presenting primary sources, we counteract this misinformation and promote a clear understanding of historical events.

Would you like to learn more about the Aryan myth and Nazi ideology? Consider exploring the works of historian David Irving or Hans-Jürgen Papen for further insights.